Eaton SPM160480Y3R SPD - 277/480 V Surge Protection RoHS
Part Number: SPM160480Y3R
Quick Summary
Surge protection device for 277/480 V industrial panels, the Eaton SPM160480Y3R guards critical equipment from transient spikes. Users often struggle with unexplained outages and equipment damage caused by electrical transients, which drive up maintenance costs and downtime. This model carries UL 1449, UL 1283, CSA certifications, and RoHS compliance, reinforcing safety and regulatory alignment in demanding environments. With a rugged NEMA 4 enclosure, built-in surge counter, and a long warranty, it delivers measurable business value through uptime, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle cost reduction while remaining compatible with existing electrical protection architectures.
Product Information
Extended Description
SPM160480Y3R Eaton: Surge Protective Device, Max series, Single module, 160 kA per phase, 277/480 Wye (4W+G), Standard with surge counter, NEMA 4 with internal circuit breaker
Product Name
Eaton SPD MAX series surge protection device
Catalog Number
SPM160480Y3R
UPC
786685915654
Product Length/Depth
9.3 in
Product Height
17.5 in
Product Width
14.91 in
Product Weight
50 lb
Warranty
15 years from the date of delivery (20 years when registered on www.eaton.com/spd)
Compliances
RoHS Compliant
Certifications
CSA Std. C22.2 No. 8-M1986 UL 1449 UL 1283 CSA Electrical Notice NO. 516 Edition 1
Voltage rating
277/480 Wye (4W+G)
Enclosure
NEMA 4 with internal circuit breaker
Type
Max series
Special features
Standard with surge counter
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The SPM160480Y3R uses a Max series single module design to deliver 160 kA per phase protection, reducing the risk of equipment damage during surges and spikes, which translates to lower repair costs and less downtime in critical production lines. This capability supports industrial facilities with 277/480 V Wye systems, ensuring power quality across manufacturing cells and automation panels, thereby improving line efficiency and process reliability. Feature → Business Impact → Application: NEMA 4 enclosure with internal circuit breaker simplifies installation in harsh environments, providing weather resistance and electrical isolation without added components, which shortens commissioning time and enhances operator safety in outdoor substations or wet plant rooms. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Standard surge counter enables proactive maintenance by logging surge events, enabling data-driven asset management, reducing unplanned outages, and supporting ISO 14001/6 sigma quality initiatives. Feature → Business Impact → Application: RoHS compliant and CSA/UL certified design ensures compliance with global procurement standards and reduces risk during audits, making it easier to qualify for regulated projects in data centers, large-scale campuses, and manufacturing facilities. Feature → Business Impact → Application: 160 kA per phase, 277/480 V ratings, and a durable 50 lb form factor provide robust protection for essential drives, relays, and control circuitry, supporting faster ROI calculations and extended lifecycle performance across power distribution networks.
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FAQs
The SPM160480Y3R is designed as a single module surge protector with a NEMA 4 enclosure and an internal circuit breaker, simplifying retrofit installations. Ensure correct phase connection to the 277/480 V Wye system, secure mounting in a suitable panel area, and verify that the internal breaker is correctly aligned with the panel’s protection scheme. Use the included documentation to map terminals and connect the unit in parallel with the protected loads for effective surge clamping.
The device provides 160 kA per phase protection, suitable for common industrial transient events. This rating enables robust defense for critical loads such as motors, drives, and control circuits, helping to minimize downtime and equipment damage during voltage surges while maintaining system reliability in harsh factory environments.
Yes. With 277/480 V Wye configuration, a single module design, RoHS compliance, and CSA/UL certifications, the SPM160480Y3R is appropriate for data centers, manufacturing lines, and electrical rooms where high surge protection is essential and regulatory compliance is mandatory for procurement.
The SPM160480Y3R carries UL 1449, UL 1283, CSA standards, and RoHS compliance, with additional bragging rights from CSA Electrical Notice and CE considerations. These certifications help satisfy safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and environmental requirements across many industrial and institutional projects.
Eaton offers a 15-year warranty from delivery, extending to 20 years when registered on Eaton's SPD portal. The unit includes a surge counter for trend-based maintenance and easier ROI calculations. Regular inspections of the enclosure, mounting integrity, and visual checks of the surge counter help sustain protection performance and asset lifecycle value.